Nov 20, 2004 - Flight to New Zealand

At Heathrow we all checked in and then moved through to the departure lounge, they were doing spot checks at the entry point to the lounge and I was put in the queue for a check, as I reached the front of the queue I realised that one of the ladies who was checking us through the check was someone that I had known a few years earlier back home in Rugby, she remembered me too and we struck up a conversation, catching up, in the process my bag almost got missed.At Heathrow we all checked in and then moved through to the departure lounge, they were doing spot checks at the entry point to the lounge and I was put in the queue for a check, as I reached the front of the queue I realised that one of the ladies who was checking us through the check was someone that I had known a few years earlier back home in Rugby, she remembered me too and we struck up a conversation, catching up, in the process my bag almost got missed....

Nov 14, 2004 - trains, planes and automobiles

today was our day to experience public transportation in london. ... we took the tube (london's subway) to the train station all by ourselves and then headed out to eton, where windsor castle (the residence of the royal family) is located. ... this was a really cute city with an amazing castle.today was our day to experience public transportation in london. ... we took the tube (london's subway) to the train station all by ourselves and then headed out to eton, where windsor castle (the residence of the royal family) is located. ... this was a really cute city with an amazing castle....

Nov 14, 2004 - Back to England

The Switzerland trip was a one day excersize. Nov 10 - We are back in London, and Ashford, planning our next jaunt - to Spain. ... Nov 11-13 One night in London, 2 nights in Ashford - trains, taxis, buses and luggage. ... Ick.The Switzerland trip was a one day excersize. Nov 10 - We are back in London, and Ashford, planning our next jaunt - to Spain. ... Nov 11-13 One night in London, 2 nights in Ashford - trains, taxis, buses and luggage. ... Ick....

Nov 13, 2004 - touring london

our prepaid sightseeing tour of london was cancelled, so we had to do it on our own but it probably turned out better. ... this was such a long day! we saw city hall (a big egg-shaped monstrosity), tower bridge, the london eye (another monstrosity that londoners are strangely excited about, it's a huge ferris wheel), the tower of london (where henry the eighth cut his wives' heads off) and a very cool old castle, big ben, the houses of parliament (absolutely breathtaking), westminster abbey, hyde park, leicester square (the 42nd street of london), and buckingham palace. ...

Nov 9, 2004 - Post Munich - London and another Disaster

If you are watching the map, you will see that we have been using London as my base of ops since September. ... The Munich class was quite a success (4/5 passes) and now I am back in London. ... 5 hours by train from London. ... This was discovered at about 8:00pm, so NO CHANCE to go get it and make it back to London in time for our flight. ... Londoners are so kind! So, off to Basel Switzerland next for a 2 day whirlwind visist. ...

Nov 3, 2004 - Pre-departure

Just for a bit of a laff, I'll let you all run a sweep stake whilst I'm away.Just for a bit of a laff, I'll let you all run a sweep stake whilst I'm away....

Nov 3, 2004 - london

We started our trip with a visit to London and the national gallery, to see the work of Raphael,who dazzled our senses with his talent , and his ability to convey a fully rounded character in his subjects. ... we afterwards strolled down the London embankment to take in the view from atop the London Eye. ... it was a clear sunny day so the views were glorious, well worth it if you're ever in london on a clear day and vertigo is not a problem for you. ...

Oct 30, 2004 - Final farewell to London

talk about jinxing ourselves!! Two hours later, a few phone calls to our mechanic and some inventive auto-electrical work by my Fiance, we were back on the road!! Very careful not to celebrate anything until we reached London. ... At that point, neither of us were keen on driving through Central London to Paul and Claire's place so we ended up staying at our old favourite haunt, The Rose & Crown in Wimbledon. ... We met up with a few mates over the following days to recount travelling stories and catch up on what had been happening in London. ...

Oct 29, 2004 - 5 Days To Go!!

With five days to go until my Big Trip, I find myself in Southampton, courtsey of Iris, my best buddy/personal assistant/treasurer/personal accountant, who lent me her flat, computer, and broadband (and assuming kitchen too) to prepare more for my trip.With five days to go until my Big Trip, I find myself in Southampton, courtsey of Iris, my best buddy/personal assistant/treasurer/personal accountant, who lent me her flat, computer, and broadband (and assuming kitchen too) to prepare more for my trip....

Oct 27, 2004 - It's cold and rainy...

So where could I be? Yes, London England. ... and that was in the open air upper deck of a London double decker. ...

Oct 26, 2004 - Tuesday & the Black cabs and Dungeons

I woke up Tuesday knowing it was my last real day in London. ... I was determined to see the London Dungeon. ... It is described like this: Deep in the heart of London, buried beneath the paving stones of historic Southwark, lies the world's most chillingly famous horror attraction. ... The London Dungeon brings more than 2,000 years of gruesomely authentic history vividly back to life. ... I had never ridden on one since I got there and I thought I have to ride in the famous black cabs of London before I go! They told me its quite expensive so I would be better of hailing one from the main drag, Bayswater Road. ...

Oct 24, 2004 - London

Some photos of London and the flats we lived in (Fulham and Wandsworth) as a test of our website skills, plus other random shots from the last year and a half. ... Preparations for leaving London included a party at the Ministry of Sound, one of the biggest clubs in London. ...